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J A D E I S S U E
JADE ISSUE - n° 11 - 2017 - € 10
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The Art of Sailing
VRIPACK_ROCK
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ock’s owner knew what he wanted: a sturdy and rugged
with big swells while a low stern provides a sense of connection
yacht with sex appeal. He was irritated, however, by super-
to the sea. Rock also has a fast-displacement hull design and
size-me attitude of recent years as he felt it alienated passengers
twin Cat C12s will deliver speeds of up to 17 knots as well as a
from the sea and nature. But when he came to Dutch studio
transatlantic range of 3,000 nautical miles at 12. Bulwarks will
Vripack and it revealed its SUV yacht concept, he was smitten.
lower when she is at anchor too and guests have a swim platform
Currently building at the Evadne yard in Turkey, the 24-metre
to enjoy the sea from too. Rock’s contemporary interiors are also
pocket explorer will launch in 2018 and combines the masculinity
the work of the Vripack Studio. Angular 3D Maple Bush wood
of stone with the feminine shapes of a yacht. Interior-wise Rock
shapes provide an attractive contrast to soft tactile couches,
feels more like a modern loft than a traditional yacht with a
which also continues the theme of the exterior treatment indoors. www.vripack.com
forward-facing emphasis. A high straight bow will cope easily
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